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Sony Bravia KDL-46VE5

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Sony Bravia KDL-46VE5

Editorial Note: This is a review of the Sony KDL-46VE5. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the VE5 series. The VE5 series includes the following models: KDL-40VE5, KDL-46VE5, and KDL-52VE5.  Read here for more details on series differences. The Sony KDL-46VE5 is a decent television, but its flaws can't be ignored. The contrast ratio is great, and a point in its favor. However, the color curves were not smooth, the motion was far from smooth, and the viewing angle was poor. Throw in the lack of a LAN port for internet, and it's easy to simply ignore this set in favor of better Sonys.

The 46VE5 is marketed as an eco-friendly TV, but the power consumption wasn't that much lower than some of TVs we've looked at in the same size. The special 'power saving' features are kind of cool, but don't offer much more than ability to turn off the TV when you forget to.

For this money, you can do better.

 

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Other Models in the VE5 Series
This is a review of the Sony KDL-46VE5. The other sizes of HDTVs in this series should be similar in terms of performance and usability. For details about any differences, click on the image to jump to the Series Comparison page.
Sony KDL-40VE5
40 inches
Sony KDL-46VE
46 inches
Sony KDL-52VE
52 inches


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